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Ab Crunches
Abs
Workout Steps
- Steps 1
Now, exhale and slowly raise your head, shoulders, and upper body off the ground
- Steps 2
Your shoulders should lift up only about four inches
- Steps 3
Make sure your lower back stays on the floor
- Steps 4
Once you go up, contract your abdominals hard
- Steps 5
Hold the contraction for a second
- Steps 6
Now, inhale and come down slowly to the starting position
- Steps 7
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Preparation
Ab crunches work all the abdominal muscles, but primarily work the rectus abdominis muscle and the obliques. Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your head for stability, make sure your lower back is touching the floor and isn’t arched.